Welcome to historic Niagara-on-the-Lake, the first capital of Upper Canada.  Situated along the Niagara River and Lake Ontario (only 20 minutes from Niagara Falls), our Town is home to 15,000 residents, who welcome over 3 million tourists annually.

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of 12 municipalities in the Niagara Region and consists of the communities of historic Old Town, Virgil, St. Davids, Glendale, Queenston, and the surrounding rural areas.

People travel from around the world to experience the Town’s unique charm, including our historic forts and monuments, grand mansions, top-flight golf courses, breath-taking parks and gardens, and world-class wineries and vineyards.  Honoured in 1996 as the “Prettiest Town in Canada,” our historic downtown boasts a number of quaint shops, boutiques and restaurants, as well as public and private art galleries, the centuries-old Court House, museums, and of course, the renowned Shaw Festival Theatre.

Whatever your tastes, Niagara-on-the-Lake has something for everyone to explore.  We look forward to seeing you soon.

Gary Burroughs

Lord Mayor